Sangha Education Center
Educating the whole-learner by inspiring an interconnected understanding of self, others, and the natural world through mentoring and stewardship programs
Interactive community membership program offering group workshops, outings and Dungeons & Dragons events for young people in middle, high school, college and the workplace who have a range of abilities to explore interest areas, embark on new, creative learning experiences guided by passion-sharing adults while developing friendships with peers and mentors. Pairing education and socialization on our premises or that of our community partners, participants have the chance to cultivate leadership skills, build self and social awareness, often taking part in advocating for people and planet.
Sangha Education Center is a community partner and leadership member of the Women’s Diversity Network (WDN). It all began in 2017 with preparation for the First Annual WDN Summit (2018). This year, the event will be VIRTUAL. Experience the beauty of diverse cultures through entertainment and learn from some of the best leaders on Long Island […]
Join author and Long Island native, Stacy Davidowitz, for a LIVE creative role-play and storytelling journey at Sangha Education Center! During this workshop, participants will be introduced to her newest book, The Chance to Fly, co-written with Tony Award-winning actress, Ali Stroker. Stacy will introduce herself as a theatre artist and author, provide an overview of […]
Our program participants have enjoyed our seasonal Dungeons & Dragons events. Therefore, we are continuing the fun with a four-hour D&D Extravaganza! This Spring 2022, John, our Dungeon Master, will plan some cool Spring sets and characters while collaborating with our young people during the planning process. Creative expression and problem solving are undertaken via […]
Our Project Stewardship group will be visiting The WaterFront Center (WFC) of Oyster Bay this month. WFC provides access to the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor and Long Island Sound through their marine education programs, recreational and instructional sailing programs, boat rentals, and harbor tours. We will engage in a harbor tour to discover sea […]
We are exited host Malcolm Hall, our community partner, to work with us on carpentry arts projects this month. We will complete the eyes and noses on animals for the Meadow Farm Totem Pole and embark on building a picnic table which Malcolm and his partner Rose are donating to Sangha. In addition, there will […]
Our Project Stewardship young adult group will be partnering with Friends of the Bay to participate with people around the globe for Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Clean-Up. During this outing our young people and others will work together to clean-up the beach area along the North Shore between Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor. We […]
We are excited to come together again for a Mentor/Mentee Mixer to kick-off the Fall season! This is a Project Stewardship event but all current and new teen and young adult participants enrolled in or interested in learning about our programs are welcome to join us! There will be team-building activities and games (including Nature […]
Our program participants have truly enjoyed our seasonal Dungeons & Dragons events. We will continue our D&D adventures this Fall led by our newest Dungeon Master, Scott, extending our summer theme with storytelling tales enabling the enchanted forest to come alive! Imaginative play is encouraged with props and sets previously created. We hope to also […]
Come be inspired by the Sikh justice mindset where treating people with dignity and respect and advocating for the rights of others is cultivated. We are happy to be joined by friends who established Gatka Federation U.S.A. They will provide a historic introduction and demonstrate the art and skill of Gatka (Sikh Martial Arts) as […]
We are excited to embark on an outing to Garvies Point Museum & Preserve for their Native American Fall Festival. We will participate in the various activities as well as listening to storytelling and history with Chief Redfeather, Montaukett Tribe.We will participate in a museum tour to learn about Native American culture, Long Island Geology, […]
We welcome the community to join us as our Project Stewardship young adult participants attend and host this Harvesting Friendship Celebration as the Fall season comes to a close. We begin with the Gatka cultural martial arts demonstration by Gatka Federation USA. Come be inspired by the Sikh justice mindset where treating people with dignity […]
We are happy to hold a heart-centered social in time for Valentine’s Day with our Project Stewardship participants in appreciation for one another. All young people welcome! We provide a warm and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. During this event, we will have three stations including making a Valentine Day dessert […]